The house includes high-end upgrades such as custom cabinetry, granite countertops and energy efficient appliances.

Then just ask: Hey, since you moved out of state I was wondering what your intentions were with this house.

I have been on BP a long time and maybe about eight years ago , a person had a small chance of finding a posted house for sale here that can be flipped.

Have an intro call with them tomorrow and will likely move forward for 2023 taxes (have W2, a duplex and an Airbnb beach house)

Ended up calling the Jersey City Division of Housing Preservation and in essence the entire home has to be in good order even if certain parts aren't accessible to guests.

I had similar problem in a house a few years ago.

Can you buy a house and be within reason of what your current rent? 

You can just have people rebook if they want.We bought our lake house for use to use on occasion as well.

I had a similar strategy with my first few house hacks: buy in great A & B Chicago neighborhoods....get by with minimum cash flow, and wait...What's your plan for the next purchase Michael?

I would not consider a house that cheap to be near a B.